Deep Read: US military expert: "How would we stop a war that is being fought at machine speed?"
Paul Scharre worked for a long time at the US Department of Defense. In an interview with the Handelsblatt, he describes the war of the future - and how it shifts military boundaries.
The US military's technological advantage over other countries may diminish in the era of drones and artificial intelligence (AI). According to Herr Scharre, the US will face a reality where its opponents, such as Iran, will be on a more equal footing due to access to affordable drones and ballistic missiles. The US military's advantage in advanced technology, such as stealth jets and submarines, may be countered by low-tech solutions like inexpensive drones and AI systems that can be easily replicated.
The development and spread of AI, which originates from the commercial sector, will allow countries like China and Russia to quickly access this technology, making the competition one of implementation rather than development.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
